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IKA8: Australia's first 'squid-centric' QSR looking to make a splash in Melbourne
17 Nov 18
Get to know the new street food concept that pays homage to Asian flavours.
Jimmy Grants, Yo-Chi launch new co-branded store in Bondi Junction
27 Sep 18
The two brands were brought together following the acquisition of the yoghurt chain last February.
Mexican taqueria CHUPACABRA to open in Byron Bay next month
20 Jun 18
The restaurant boasts of a menu that consists of “slow” fast food.
Gelato Messina, Gong-Cha & 8bit among new additions to rewards app Liven
1 Jun 18
The added brands will unveil exclusive product offerings in the platform throughout June and July.
Carl's Jr. signals commitment to OZ market with the launch of their 3rd Global "Centre of Excellence"
28 May 18
The global burger's upcoming centre in the country is poised to be a hub for food and IT innovation.
Burger Project officially opens Black Label restaurant
28 May 18
Its menu includes a wide selection of premium burgers and expansive breakfast items.
Menulog announces first-ever pop-up store
28 May 18
Its 25/7 store will store ingredients to help customers ‘do life.’ Menulog has announced the launch of the first-ever ‘...
Fratelli Fresh to open dining emporium at Darling Harbour
21 May 18
The Italian restaurant’s newest outpost is slated to open on May 25.
Meet the niche offering that aims to be the largest specialty food brand in the world
4 May 18
Foddies' mission is to unite and bring people together through freedom of food choices.
Surf'n'Fries ventures into Oz
3 May 18
Its first store will be in Bondi Beach and it plans to open further 20 shops in 5 years.
Burger Project launches new Black Label concept in Sydney
9 Apr 18
Burger Project Black Label brings new venue, bigger menu, deluxe burgers and breakfast to Sydney.
Huxtaburger unveils new food concept HuxtaGO
22 Mar 18
HuxtaGO is the little brother to Huxtaburger and will be a fast paced microcosm of the wider brand.
McDonald's teams up with Stockland to develop an urban renewal project
5 Mar 18
The collaboration will see the opening of 350 new apartments and a revamped McDonald's site.
Michel's Patisserie trials home delivery
5 Mar 18
The three month trial will run from the 19th of February to the 13th of May 2018.
Pizza Hut's dine-in restaurants make a resurgence
8 Feb 18
It is making a comeback by tapping into its heritage and giving its restaurants a contemporary look.
Amazon to launch retail and marketplace offering in Australia
13 Nov 17
Amazon's Australian country manager Rocco Braeuniger said the trade is "getting really, really, really close".
Find out how Subway plans to transform the guest experience with its brand new identity
13 Nov 17
QSR Media has reached out to Ben Miles, Subway’s senior manager - public relations & corporate social responsibility, to discuss the...
Deliveroo discusses plans in the pipeline, delivery-only kitchens
6 Nov 17
Levi Aron, country manager at Deliveroo Australia, confirmed the company has three priority growth areas which it will focus investment.
Australia's first avocado pop-up cafe to open in Sydney
30 Oct 17
Hort Innovation will launch Australia’s first avocado café in Sydney next week.
New concept QSR Coco Mexico launches in Australia
14 Sep 17
The sites are located within Zambrero stores.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: KFC makes use of virtual reality to train its cooks; Iceland's first commercial drone delivery system takes flight
28 Aug 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Jack in a Box to bring robot-delivered goods to your doorstep; QSRs innovate their breakfast menus
22 Aug 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Detpak introduces Australia's first recyclable takeaway coffee cup
21 Aug 17
The RecycleMe cup is set to be trialled in Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney.
Jesters to roll out new menu items, store design
17 Aug 17
The brand’s new look features ingredients coming together in a ‘premium pastry parcel’.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Subway refreshes its stores with new design; McDonald's rolls out its sweet selection to increase sales; The cheesier, the better for most QSRs
25 Jul 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Pizza Capers becomes the first national pizza franchisor to launch mobile food truck
5 Jun 17
In July, the brand will be the first national pizza franchisor to launch a gourmet mobile food truck.
Hog's Australia moves into the mobile market with Hog's Express
5 Apr 17
Hog’s Australia’s Steakhouse announced its move into the mobile food industry.
Hungry Jack's pledges to switch to cage-free eggs
12 Feb 16
Hungry Jack’s announced it will begin phasing out caged eggs, promising to be completely cage-free across...
Domino's opens new innovation hub
10 Feb 16
The pizza chain unveiled a new international innovation lab endorsed by the Queensland Premier, the Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk and launched...
In-N-Out Burger pops up in Sydney
20 Jan 16
According to a story by 9News, the burger chain popped up for one day at the Dead Ringer restaurant and...
Mad Mex launches new bar and restaurant concept store
7 Dec 15
Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill is rolling out the new dining concept, Cantina de Mad Mex; a "Californian seaside" themed casual bar...
Gelato Messina launches delivery service
27 Nov 15
According to an article by Good Food, Gelato Messina is now offering delivery services in four of the brand's Sydney gelaterias (Surry Hills,...
SumoSalad, Lagardère Travel open 'Green Label' at Sydney Airport T2 Domestic
20 Nov 15
SumoSalad joined forces with Lagardère Travel Retail to open the second ‘Green Label’ at...
Is this a game changer?
16 Nov 15
According to a story on news.com, new food apps could transform the way we eat by adding another entirely new concept into the equation: by...
Vending machines get healthy food options
16 Oct 15
According to a story published by news.com, vending machines are starting to include freshly made and nutritious fare, such as paleo, gluten-free...
Eagle Boys launches new-look concept store
7 Sep 15
The brand opened a new-look concept store in Bundaberg.
Paleo Café attempts to break into the fast food scene
7 Sep 15
From providing paleo food in its cafes, the brand now sets its sights on Aussies on the go.
Subway rolls out cage-free poached eggs
2 Sep 15
The sandwich chain switched to cage-free poached eggs across its 1,469 Australian restaurants, 18 months ahead of schedule.
Paleo Café takes on fast food
31 Aug 15
With Paleo Café Express, the brand aims to bring a healthy fast food alternative to Aussies on the go.
Find out how Chur Burger is stirring up the burger joint scene
24 Aug 15
Award-winning chef Warren Turnbull's new baby.

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